Walking in Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Walking in Horton-in-Ribblesdale

Walking in Horton-in-Ribblesdale is dominated by the Yorkshire 3 Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale also is blessed with a myriad of beautiful walks. From the long distance paths, hill-top expeditions, set routes and gentle strolls. There is something for everyone.

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks

The famous Yorkshire Three Peaks walk over Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. For many a challenge of 12 hours, or more leisurely over 2 or 3 days.

The Ribble Way

The Ribble Way is a 70 mile footpath following the river and its valley from the sea to its source. The footpath spans the counties of Lancashire and North Yorkshire and is divided into 7 sections each approximately 10 miles long.

The Dales Way

The Dales Way is a long distance footpath of about 80 miles (129 km) situated in the north of England and running from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere.

The Pennine Way

The famous long distance Pennine Way passes the head of Chapel-le-Dale and you can walk sections of the route.

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

Passing through Chapel-le-Dale the famous Waterfalls Trail has some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. The trail is 4.5 miles/8 kilometres through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Dales scenery via a series of spectacular waterfalls and geological features.

A Dales Highway

An exhilarating 90 miles across the glorious high country of the Yorkshire Dales from Saltaire to Appleby-in-Westmorland. Explore its rich history, geology and culture. Return with a breathtaking train ride along England's most beautiful railway.

Southerscales Nature Reserve

The reserve of 42.6 hectares lies at an altitude of approximately 323m amidst dramatic scenery. Here, the typical features of limestone country – the scars, the potholes, the limestone pavement and the limestone grassland – may be seen, along with a remarkable variety of ferns and flowering plants.

Southerscales Limestone Pavement

An alternative 1.5hr 2mile walk around the Southerscales nature reserve.

Ribblehead Quarry Nature Reserve Walk

This fascinating short walk takes you into and around a disused quarry which is being recolonised by nature. The walk explores an area of limestone pavement and visits a Viking age settlement. The walk is approximately 2.5 kilometres long (1.5 miles) and should take approximately 1 hour to complete.

The Ribblehead Quarry and Gauber Farm

A 1hr stroll through the limestone quarry, and around the ancient farmstead of Gauber.

The Ribblehead Viaduct and the Navvies

This fascinating short walk takes you into and around a disused quarry which is being recolonised by nature. The walk explores an area of limestone pavement and visits a Viking age settlement. The walk is approximately 2.5 kilometres long (1.5 miles) and should take approximately 1 hour to complete.